GH 553: Vision Health, Spring 2021 Course
Category : Academic Student Opportunities
Description
See the flyer below for details about this exciting course offering for Spring 2021: Vision Health: A Global Health Perspective!
Category Archives: Student Opportunities
- November 22, 2020
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EH 720: Introduction to Physiologically-Based Toxicokinetic/Pharmacokinetic Modeling
Category : Academic Student Opportunities
Description
There is still space available to register in EHS 720: Introduction to Physiologically-Based Toxicokinetic (PBTK)/Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Modeling with Dr. Qiang Zhang!
The health effects of environmental or pharmaceutical chemicals depend on the concentrations of the xenobiotics and their metabolites in the target tissues. Understanding and predicting chemical internal concentrations (tissue dosimetry) requires a physiologically-based toxicokinetic (PBTK) or pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling approach. Based on human physiology and anatomy, PBTK/PBPK models mechanistically simulate the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination (ADME) processes that affect the fates of exogenous chemicals in the human body, producing, as model output, changes in chemical tissue concentrations over time. PBTK/PBPK modeling has be increasingly applied in chemical health risk assessment and drug development. Students will learn numerical simulation tools to model what the body does to the chemicals in this course. It targets:
- Environmental health science students interested in chemical tissue dosimetry, internal exposure, interpretation of biomarkers of exposures, in vitro to in vivo extrapolation (IVIVE) of chemical dosimetry
- Pharmacology/toxicology students interested in quantitative simulation of tissue- specific drug dosimetry beyond classical, compartmental PK.
- Students and researchers in biosciences, nutritional science, anesthesiology, biomedical engineering, and chemical engineering interested in computational approaches to predicting tissue concentrations of environmental, industrial, dietary, and pharmaceutical chemicals.
See the flyer below for more information about this spring course!
- November 15, 2020
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GRA for Healthcare Associated Infections Research Project, Emory School of Medicine
Category : Student Opportunities Work Study
Role Description
*This position is open to non-REAL students*
This position would be assisting several initiatives linked to Healthcare-Associated Infection Research ongoing including those supported through the Emory Epi-Centers Research Program, Emory Antibiotic Stewardship in Long Term Care (EASIL) program. Specifically, research initiatives that will need support include entry of data submitted from participated nursing homes on antibiotic prescriptions, and potential to prepare analytic reports from these data using R. In addition, some assistance in preparing educational materials for the EASIL initiative for posting on our website. Second ongoing effort will be lead the documentation development for a large dataset on Staphylococcus aureus infections in Georgia. This dataset of about 5,000 observations requires refinement and some data cleaning with appropriate documentation for archiving the dataset and making available on the Emory DataVerse. Opportunities will exist for on-site work in long-term care facilities with enrolling nurses and performing antibody test studies for COVID-10. (e.g., communication skills, cultural competency skills). Some programmatic planning and logistics support will also be included (i.e., management skills). Student will work closely with a research assistant based out of Emory University (at Clifton Road), but currently all remote can be remote.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Handles or assists with administrative activities generally associated with the conduct of epidemiology research including: maintains database and forms pertaining to research projects, completes source documents/case report forms, and performs data entry.
- Attends and coordinates study meetings.
- Performs related approved responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
- Some subject matter expertise in antibiotic resistance or healthcare delivery/healthcare associated infections, nursing home care, pharmacy, healthcare delivery
- Ideally having completed or planned coursework in infectious disease epidemiology, healthcare epidemiology, or equivalent experience
How to Apply
Click here to read more about this position and apply on Handshake!
Health Outcomes and Economics Research Fellowship, Thomas Jefferson University
Category : Post-Grad Student Opportunities
Overview & Purpose
Thomas Jefferson University has offered industry-sponsored fellowships in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) since 1994. The fellowships are administered through the Jefferson College of Population Health (JCPH), which is the nation’s first college of population health in the country.
The goal of the fellowship program is to prepare pharmacists and other health professionals for careers in health economics and outcomes research. One of the oldest and most established programs of its kind in the country, the JCPH fellowship program has more than 50 alumni to date. Current industry sponsors include Bristol Myers Squibb, Ethicon, Janssen, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Teva Pharmaceuticals.
General Information
- All JCPH fellowships are 2-years long andbegin in June.
- Fellows are assigned a JCPH faculty mentor who advises them and supervises their progress throughout the course of the fellowship.
- Fellows usually spend the first year on the Jefferson campus in downtown Philadelphia, PA. Fellows apply the skills and knowledge gained from formal coursework to their research projects.
- Financial support from the industry sponsor allows Fellows to complete a JCPH graduate certificate or master’s degree in Applied Health Economics & Outcomes Research, Health Policy, Population Health, Population Health Intelligence, Operational Excellence or Healthcare Quality & Safety during the duration of the fellowship.
- Fellows work on JCPH outcomes research projects and acquire management experience. Fellows are encouraged to produce publications and make presentations based on these projects at professional meetings.
- Fellows typically spend the second year working at the site of the industry sponsor. This provides experience in outcomes research in a corporate setting and offers opportunities to see first-hand how policies affect various stakeholders within the industry.
How to Learn More about the Fellowship
How to Apply
Click here to view the specific application instructions based on the individual fellowship sponsors.
All application materials and questions should be emailed to JCPHFellowship [at] Jefferson [dot] edu. The application reviewing process has already begun, so interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
- November 8, 2020
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OutbreakNet Enhanced Foodborne Intern, Georgia DPH
Category : Student Opportunities Work Study
Description
*This opportunity is a REAL, work study position*
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of the state of Georgia with the ultimate responsibility for the health of communities and the entire population. Georgia is also an OutbreakNet Enhanced site for foodborne and waterborne disease surveillance.
DPH is looking for a current MPH student or an incoming MPH-seeking student to assist in patient interviewing, data entry, data collection, data management, medical chart reviews, and other clerical work. The position includes calling cases to conduct interviews related to communicable disease surveillance, special studies, and outbreaks during weekday, weeknight, and weekend hours. Data entry and management will include various databases including Excel, Access, and the Georgia electronic notifiable disease system. Although the person filling this position will have the opportunity to learn about notifiable disease surveillance in general, notifiable enteric disease surveillance conducted by the OutbreakNet Enhanced will be the focus.
How to Apply
Click here to read more about this position and apply on Handshake!
Environmental Health Spring 2021 Electives
Category : Academic Student Opportunities
Description
The Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health has a number of electives and new courses for the coming spring semester, including:
- EH 590R: Vector Ecology and Control
- EH 590R: Public Health Communication for Climate Justice
- EH 590R: R-Based Quantitative Data Analysis for
Environmental Health Research - EH 590R: Design, Delivery & Assessment of WASH in Schools Programs
- EH 590R: Planetary Health
- EH 590R: Politics of Public Health
- EH 590R: Introduction to Physiologically-Based Toxicokinetic (PBTK)/Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Modeling
Click here to view a compiled list of flyers with additional information for these Spring course offerings!
BSHE 760R, Spring 2021 Course Announcement
Category : Academic Student Opportunities
Description
The TADA Training program is excited to announce the creation of a new Spring course for graduate students, dedicated to teaching theories, methods, and ethics of analyzing “big data” (specifically administrative, geospatial, and social network data) to study and intervene in drug-related harms, like substance use disorders, overdoses, HIV, and hepatitis C. The course is part of Emory’s new TADA pre-doctoral program (see here for more information: sph.emory.edu/spark/tada) though it is open to all who meet requirements.
See the flyer below for more information!
- November 1, 2020
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Call for Applications, Comscicon-Atlanta 2021
Category : Academic Student Opportunities
Description
Are you a graduate student in STEM interested in science communication? Come join us (virtually) at Comscicon-Atlanta ‘21!
ComSciCon is a series of workshops focused on the communication of complex and technical concepts organized by graduate students, for graduate students. Through our skills workshops and panel discussions, students can refine their science communication skills and receive formal science communication training alongside their peers. This year’s ComSciCon-Atlanta will be held virtually on March 18-19, 2021, and is totally free-of-cost to attend!
How to Apply
The application is available online and is now open until November 15, 2020.
See the flyer below for more information!
Election Week Support Resources
Category : Student Opportunities
Description
With the Election coming up this week, the RSPH Office of Admission & Student Services wanted to provide you with resources to assist you in supporting our students. Please see a list of support resources and events occurring this week, as well as ongoing resources, below.
RSPH Student Support Toolkit for the 2020 Election
Linked here is the RSPH Student Support Toolkit for the 2020 Election. Students can also find this on the RSPH Student Services Canvas Page. This comprehensive guide outlines university and community resources that are available to students seeking support, including:
- COVID-19 Concerns During Election Day (Including How to Schedule a COVID-19 Test at Emory)
- Crisis and Emergency Resources
- Mental Health Therapy Services and Outreach Services
- International Student Resources and Legal Support
- DACA / Undocumented Student Resources
- Legal Support for US Students
- Activism, Self-Care and Respect for Open Expression
- Personal Safety Resources for Students
Participating in the Rollins Election Day ON – Health & Safety While Engaging Civically
For those that will be engaging civically during the Rollins Election Day ON (Tuesday, November 3), please continue to practice the following COVID-19 prevention tactics:
- Wear a face covering on and off-campus
- Maintain physical distancing of at least six feet between yourself and others (i.e., do not move classroom furniture)
- Stay home if you have a fever or are not feeling well
- Disinfect surfaces before and after usage
- Utilize Emory University’s COVID-19 testing services
Regular testing is critical in accurately monitoring the spread of this disease. Appointments may be limited, so please plan in advance.
RSPH Post-Election Events
In collaboration with the Rollins Election Day Initiative, the RSPH Office of Admission & Student Services will be hosting the following post-election events:
- Thursday, November 5th from 12:00-1:00PM EST: Post-Election Reflection with Counseling and Psychological Services for RSPH Students – Join our CAPS Facilitators as they provide a safe space to process thoughts and emotions regarding the election, discuss coping skills and strategies to navigate uncertainty, and walk through a guided meditation. RSPH Students may REGISTER HERE.
- Friday, November 13th from 12:00-1:00PM EST: “What’s Next in Public Health?” A Panel Discussion for the RSPH Community– Join our Rollins Faculty in discussing the implication of this election cycle, how politics intersects with public health, and how we can continue advocating for and advancing the issues we are passionate about. The RSPH Community may REGISTER HERE.
Reminders for Ongoing Support Services Throughout the Semester
24/7 Mental Health Support Available for Students
- Remember that all students have access to Emory TimelyMD. TimelyMD allows students to access counseling, psychiatry, and general wellness resources. If US and International students need immediate access to a mental health professional, students may use the 24/7 Talk Now feature to get the help and advice that they may need.
Crisis Management and Student Support
- Linked here is our Pathways of Support Protocol for Crisis Management and Student Support. In the event that there is a student crisis or emergency, please notify your ADAP or Joanne Williams from RSPH Student Services (jampost [at] emory [dot] edu). You may also call Student Case Management and Intervention Services using their 24/7 hotline (404-430-1120), in which a university official will assist Emory students with acute and non-acute distresses.
HPM 564: Health Outcomes, Spring 2021 Course
Category : Academic Student Opportunities
Description
Patient-centered approaches to the analysis of health and well-being are being increasingly emphasized across a broad spectrum of public health studies and policy applications, including within health services research, behavioral health sciences, and epidemiology. In response, HPM 564 provides a broad, though rigorous, introduction to the field of health outcomes research.
Please see the flyer below for more details about this course!
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